Target Audience:
Austin-Healey Sprite 1966 owners, DIY enthusiasts, independent repair shops
Manual Type Advantage:
Factory-level information, more comprehensive than many store-bought manuals
Cost Savings Potential:
Enables significant savings on repair bills
Preparedness:
Essential for proactive maintenance and unexpected repairs
Digital Format Benefits:
Cleanliness, instant access, ability to print specific sections
Engine Service:
Complete engine service and repair procedures
Transmission Service:
Complete transmission service and repair procedures
Brake System:
Detailed coverage of the brake system
Electrical System:
Comprehensive coverage including wiring diagrams
Suspension:
Detailed suspension service and repair
Steering System:
Detailed steering system service and repair
Cooling System:
Cooling system maintenance and repair
Fuel System:
Fuel injection and fuel system service
Chassis Body:
Chassis and body repair and maintenance
Differential Drive:
Differential and drive axle service
General Maintenance:
Routine maintenance procedures and schedules
Periodic Lubrication:
Detailed lubrication points and schedules
Emission System:
Emission system diagnostics and repair
Heater Air Conditioning:
Heater and Air Conditioning system service (if applicable to model)
Restraint System:
Restraint system information (seat belts, etc.)
Interior:
Interior component service and repair
Troubleshooting:
Comprehensive troubleshooting guides for various issues
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step repair procedures for all covered systems
Disassembly Assembly:
Detailed instructions for component disassembly and reassembly
Cleaning Reinstallation:
Procedures for cleaning and reinstalling components
Depth Of Information:
Professional-grade technical information used by local service/repair shops
Diagnostic Capabilities:
Most comprehensive diagnostic information available
Illustrations Diagrams:
Hundreds of diagrams, drawings, and photos with enlarged insets
Instruction Format:
Numbered instructions, detailed substeps, notes, cautions, and warnings
Engine Type:
Inline-4 Cylinder OHV
Displacement Liters:
1.1 L (1098 cc)
Displacement Cubic Inches:
67.0 cu in
Horsepower Net Approx:
55-60 bhp (estimated, varies slightly by tune)
Torque Net Approx:
60-65 lb-ft (estimated)
Carburetor:
Single SU HS2 or Zenith Stromberg CD175 carburetor
Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded Gasoline (or appropriate leaded gasoline for period)
Length:
Approx. 140.5 inches (3569 mm)
Width:
Approx. 53.5 inches (1359 mm)
Height:
Approx. 47.5 inches (1207 mm) (soft top up)
Curb Weight:
Approx. 1,400 - 1,500 lbs (635 - 680 kg)
Safety Ratings:
N/A (Vehicle predates modern standardized crash testing)
Active Safety:
Disc front brakes, Drum rear brakes, Direct steering
Passive Safety:
Body-on-chassis construction, Seat belts (often optional or lap belts)
Oil Change Interval:
Refer to manual for specific intervals (typically every 3,000 miles or 6 months)
Tune Up Interval:
Refer to manual (typically every 6,000-12,000 miles)
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 20W-50 or 20W-30 (check manual for exact recommendation based on climate)
Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze mixture (50/50 with water)
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (check manual for specific recommendation)
Transmission Fluid Type:
GL-4 Gear Oil (e.g., 80W-90)
Differential Fluid Type:
GL-4 or GL-5 Gear Oil (e.g., 80W-90)
Common Wear Items:
Carburetor tuning, ignition system components, brake hydraulics, clutch wear, suspension bushings
Potential Corrosion:
Rust prone areas, especially sills and wheel arches (typical for vehicles of this era)
